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PJ06 XAD

2006 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,819 mi
Last recorded117,819 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XAD
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,819 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 109,982 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 92,044 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,460 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,111 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,104 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 70,935 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 62,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 62,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 May 2012 62,953 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,640 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 26,812 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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PJ06 XAD is a 2006 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ06 XAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ06 XAD?

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What year was PJ06 XAD registered?

PJ06 XAD is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is PJ06 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 XAD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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